{
  "id": 9524258,
  "title": "Pakistan consulate in Jeddah introduces online appointments for NADRA, passport services",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/pakistan-consulate-in-jeddah-introduces-online-appointments-for-nadra",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T02:54:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631151/pakistan-consulate-in-jeddah-introduces-online-appointments-for-nadra-passport-services"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah launched an online appointment system for NADRA and Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) services. This move aims to simplify consular operations for Pakistani citizens residing in western Saudi Arabia. Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani unveiled the initiative, emphasizing its role in enhancing convenience and citizen-centricity in consular services.\n\nStarting from October 1, 2026, Pakistani nationals can book appointments online for NADRA and passport services. Upon scheduling an appointment, individuals must visit the consulate on their designated date and time to finalize the application process. From September 20, citizens could initiate booking appointments starting from September 20.\n\nTo secure an appointment, applicants could choose a convenient time slot from the comfort of their homes. Following confirmation, an SMS notification and tracking ID would be provided, enabling applicants to monitor their appointment status online. This system aims to alleviate long queues and wait times at the consulate while enhancing service delivery organization and transparency.\n\nAppointments could be made via the online portal appointment.parepjeddah.org. Citizens were directed to contact consulate officials for assistance or information at 0126689149, 0558577893, 0558606308, and 0501914472, or via email at parepjeddah@mofa.gov.pk. The consulate urged the Pakistani community to familiarize themselves with the new system and book appointments in advance to avoid any inconveniences at the consulate.",
  "summary": "Initiative aimed at reducing long waits and queues at the consulate while improving the overall delivery of services",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}